New ZealandCode red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fearsHeathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.29 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
WorldThousands evacuated in India as strong cyclone inches closerCyclone Yaas is set to make landfall early tomorrow.25 May 07:40 AM
New Zealand'Chaotic and pretty intense': Tornado rips through Waitara, causing damageTornado causes minor damage to some buildings, sends trampolines flying.17 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: 1km lost - incredible video shows famous NZ glacier's retreatFootage of the Franz Josef Glacier retreating has been released by authorities.27 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldSeven tornadoes hit Alabama, killing at least fiveMultiple twisters sprang from a "super cell" of storms that later moved into Georgia.26 Mar 03:05 AM
WorldCyclone Niran causes extensive damage in New CaledoniaNiran generated winds up to 220km/h, damaging buildings and cutting power.06 Mar 08:44 PM
New Zealand12-hours from Wellington to Picton: Gale-force winds trap ferry passengersMore than the equivalent time of a flight to Los Angeles when their vessel finally docked.16 Feb 06:04 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning for Waikato, safety advice issuedThe MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.03 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy the Napier flood has turned hundreds of modern cars into write-offsIf you took a new-model car out at the height of flood, it could be a ticking time bomb.22 Dec 01:20 AM
New ZealandHomes 'obliterated': Cyclone Yasa brings 'never before seen' destruction to FijiWind gusts could surge higher than 300km/h.17 Dec 08:18 PM
New ZealandCyclone Yasa: Fijians told to expect widespread destructionFiji is bracing for a monster storm with 16m waves and 350km/h winds.17 Dec 12:37 AM
New ZealandCyclone Yasa intensifies to 200km/h category-4 winds'Those in Fiji should immediately begin preparing for a major weather event.'15 Dec 05:11 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Power cuts warning with heavy rain to lash AucklandAuckland could get falls of 25mm of rain an hour today.24 Nov 04:43 PM
WorldHurricane Iota now a Category 5 stormHurricane Iota is set to thrash Central America with 260km/h winds.16 Nov 09:01 PM
WorldTropical Storm Iota could follow Eta's deadly pathMore storms are forming outside Florida just days after Eta wreaked havoc.13 Nov 10:16 PM
New ZealandNapier flooding: 23 homes deemed uninhabitable as clean-up continuesDramatic stories of survival have emerged after rain pummelled the Hawke's bay.10 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandHeavy thunderstorm hits Auckland as commuters head homeMetService is expecting the hailstorm to last for at least the next hour in Auckland.09 Nov 03:46 AM
New ZealandAucklanders warned of gale-force winds today, Harbour Bridge may close'Safety is our priority and we will not hesitate to close the bridge if necessary.'04 Nov 03:46 PM
WorldGulf Coast braces, again, for hurricane as Zeta takes aimZeta is expected to regain hurricane strength before landfall south of New Orleans.27 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandLive animal export ban lifts but SAFE wants total ban on livestock shipmentsThe number of animals which can be loaded on a ship will be capped.23 Oct 08:53 PM
WorldHurricane Delta hits the USFlash flood warnings have been posted for large areas of Louisiana and Texas.10 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge stays open as worst of today's weather passesMetService says things will start to ease off this afternoon.26 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandStormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could closeAuthorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestructive gales, torrential rain to blast southern and central NZA brutal 24 hours is in store for southern regions.21 Sep 02:25 AM
WorldHundreds of thousands still without power in Hurricane Sally clean-upHurricane Sally caused millions of dollars in damage up and down Alabama and Florida.19 Sep 01:39 AM
New Zealand'He wanted to see the world': Southland man aboard ill-fated missing ship'He was very adventurous, he wanted to see the world.'06 Sep 09:27 AM
New ZealandCattle export ship a sitting duck in typhoonTwo missing Kiwis working on capsized ship believed to be stockmen living in Australia.04 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldLaura cleanup could mean weeks without powerThe destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura.29 Aug 08:32 PM
WorldHurricane Laura: At least six dead as monster storm wreaks havocLaura is the strongest storm to hit the US coast in 165 years, bigger than Katrina.27 Aug 11:07 PM
CyclingRiders on the storm: Cycling world stunned by freak injuriesThe cycling world has been left shocked by the gruesome injuries revealed by star riders.15 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandStranded boaties in 'dire' situation appeal for New Zealand's helpStranded boaties are seeking refuge in New Zealand as the dangerous cyclone season looms.31 Jul 09:45 PM
New ZealandRoads closed, travel delays - Far North 'cut off' by floodsSchool holiday travellers warned to stay off roads and delay travel back to Auckland.17 Jul 10:59 PM
New ZealandFlooding threatens Gisborne region, homes evacuatedThe Hikuwai River is flowing at the same levels that caused the damaging 2018 floods.17 Jul 09:44 PM
